Feeling overwhelmed in life and work is a common experience for any leader. It can be caused by having too many responsibilities, not delegating enough, having a tight deadline, or having unclear or unrealistic expectations set on you. In today's show we are talking through 6 simple steps when you feel overwhelmed so you can take control of your day and your head: Acknowledge it Step back and assess it Prioritize it Practice positive self-carePractice effective time mana...

When was the last time you’ve been face-to-face, in-person with your employees or team? I'm a huge supporter of virtual work, asynchronously work, and empowering individuals to get work done at a time and place that fits their needs…but working this way is only effective when teams have high trust and strong rapport. This is where face-to-face onsites comes into play. Join me as I share the benefits of bringing your people together and outline 5 steps for creating a successful o...

Who doesn't love a good story?! Today's show centers around several of them. The first story is about one of my professional heroes...Josh Kerievsky. And then 6 quick stories that tie back to the 6 Agile mantras outlined in Josh's new book, Joy of Agility. (Spoiler alert- I love this book!) If you've struggled with understanding Agile, this show will help you move from Agile as just a buzzword, to discovering how you might put agility into practice. Join me as I review...

It doesn't matter what stage you are in your career, you can start laying the foundation and the groundwork for being a darn good leader today! All of us can be leaders at any point in our career. Today we're discussing eight practices I personally use to maintain and grow my proficiency as a darn good leader: Find a mentorGet involved with the communityRead, read, and read some moreBuild strong rapport with your peersTake care of your peopleBe transparent about your work and your value...

How often do you think about future you...and not future you in 5-10 years, but future you as in 1 week from now or at the end of the day? Are your daily habits and practices helping your more immediate future or hurting it? And what about your teams? Intentionally thinking about the future can help you and your teams make better decisions in the here and now. In this episode we will: Reflect on our habits Discuss 2 futurespectives for your teamsLearn a daily prac...

Want to be more productive but not sure how to focus your time and efforts? Just ask yourself "what would Vilfredo Pareto do?" In this episode I'm taking about the Pareto Principle, otherwise known as the 80/20 rule. I'll review what the principle is all about, how you can leverage it to become more productive, and how you can use it with your teams to enable them to become more productive as well. Show notes: The 80/20 Principle: Achieve More with Less: The NEW 2022 Edition of ...

Who's ready to be happier at work?! If you are, then join me as I discuss 6 areas that can help you take control of your own happiness at work...and in turn hopefully have much more good days: Take charge of your professional development & responsibility for knowing what is going on what workMake progress on the things that matter mostHave a great work life balance Recognize & praise people for their good work Have an organized workspaceBe socially connected Sho...

Let me ask you as question...do you swoop and poop? Join me as I answer what that means and take you through five evaluations areas to help you reflect on how are you showing up as a leader: How do you work with teams? Are you a swoop in pooper, or an aligner and calibrator. What's your typical energy as a leader? Are you a bring- it-downer, or a lift-it-upper How do you communicate with teams? Are you talking at your people or are you actively listening and having conv...

To be the savviest of leaders we must refuse to just be busy, we must push back on burnout, we must say no to the things that aren't enabling our goals, and we must be unapologetic about it. If you want to work savvier in 2023, then you need to understand the importance of strategy and time management. Join me as I break down these areas and offer tips on how you can lead and win in 2023. Show notes: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleMental toughness challenge: 75-hard Con...

It's a new year and in 2023 we are taking the driver's seat, we are taking extreme ownership, and we are going to hold ourselves accountable for our own happiness, our own growth, and we are setting the example for those around us. In today's episode we are discussing why you work, where you work. Maybe you just started somewhere new and it was a great opportunity, maybe you've been at your company so long, you can't even remember why you started in the first place....

As 2022 is coming to a close, I've reflected on Season 1 and I'm bringing you my most important leadership takeaway of the year: strong leadership requires you being comfortable in the uncomfortable. Life is always gonna throw you curve balls, so finding ways to master the art of uncomfortable is important, and better yet, can set you apart from the pack. I'm sharing 3 ways you can embrace being comfortable in the uncomfortableness in your workplace and how you can set yourself up...

Seasons greetings friends! We all have our favorite Christmas movies, but have you taken the time to analyze the critical leadership takeaways from each one? Well if you haven't, that is exactly my gift to you this holiday. So what can Clark Griswold, the McAllisters, and Buddy the Elf teach you about leadership? Well join the merriment as I review the best holiday films and the leadership lessons you want to take note of. Wishing you all a bright and joyou...

Raise your hand if you've ever struggled with understanding the difference between OKRs and KPIs. It's ok. You're not alone. Figuring out when to use them and how to use effectively together can be quite confusing. But today, I'm sharing 3 words and 3 quick stories that will make the relationship between OKRs and KPIs incredibly clear. Additional Notes: ADAPTOVATE- A consulting company that helps organizations transform at scale to meet changing market c...

Got 10 minutes? How about a little tune-up to evaluate if your daily consumption of information and time spent with people is helping you reach your goals or not. It's free, fast, and is composed of just 3 easy parts: the gut check, the goal check, and the reflection. Let's take a look under the hood so you can take the drivers seat in cruising to your outcomes successfully. Contact Darn Good Leadership: Email contact@darngoodleadership.com

How would you describe your leadership style in 3-words? What words do your peers, co-workers, and stakeholders use when describing your leadership style? Do you know? If you do, do you like the words? If you don't, no worries...I got you! Join me as I discuss how you can take ownership of crafting your personal leadership brand and ensuring that you are being intentional with how you show up to the world. Show notes: More about Allison Bornstein 3-word ...

Change is inevitable, but with change comes opportunity. Today I'm discussing how you can embrace change by becoming a professional shapeshifter. Join me as I share 5 ways I'm currently honing my craft as a shapeshifter, and how you too can be in control of what shape you choose to shift into next. Contact Darn Good Leadership: Email contact@darngoodleadership.com

We've all experienced personal heartbreak, but what about professional heartbreak? With the economy the way it is today and many businesses forced to make difficult business decisions, how does one deal with professional heartbreak? Today is personal and a little more raw than my usual episodes, but I invite you to join me as I share some advice on how to cope with professional heartbreak and rise into something much shinier and brighter. Contact Darn Good Leadership: Email contact@dar...

What if I told you, you could help make your work environment (and the world) a better place with just 3 practices? As leaders, the behaviors we display is what we are showcasing to our teams as what is appropriate, what is tolerated, and what is expected. Join me as I share how you can model strong leadership using the practices of grace, accountability, and gratitude...making your work environment, and the world, a better place! Contact Darn Good Leadership: Email contac...

Not sure how to build community and connection with your team this Halloween? Witch, please...I got you! I'm sharing 2 Halloween retrospectives and lots of great icebreakers to get teams talking, engaging, and on their way to working more effectively. Tune in, it's going to be wickedly fun! This is part 3 of 3 in my Halloween-themed series. Show Notes: Part 1: https://www.darngoodleadership.com/1998001/11466995Part 2: (this show goes with the Halloween Bingo Retro) https://...

I'm leaning into one of the best parts of October...movies that give us all the Halloween-feels. I've done the hard work, watching and analyzing, and now I'm ready to treat you with the top 10 movies that give off major Halloween vibes and their respective leadership takeaways. Grab your candy of choice, a pumpkin beer or apple cider, and prepare to be spookily entertained! This is episode 2 in a 3-part Halloween-themed series. Show notes: Episode Part-1 of the Hal...